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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.62, 2,814.24 and 1,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.62, 2,814.24 and 1,008.92 is: 1,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.62 : 2,814.24 = 1,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.62/2,814.24 = 1,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.62x = 2,814.24 × 1,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.62x = 2,839,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,328.95/1,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.81

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